What are the Objectives of JROS?

In common with the 12 Regional squads its objectives are;

• Talent identification, to select those juniors from the regions who are at a level to benefit from further training with like minded individuals and who have the potential to become outstanding orienteers
• Planning & organisation of a series of training camps which cater for the needs of these talented individuals and to develop all aspects of their orienteering skills; technical, physical, tactical and mental
• To use the training opportunities to enthuse the athletes with both a sense of fun & purpose by including a social aspect to build a supportive group identity
• Organisation of supporting coaches, travel, accommodation, funding, safety, parental communication, publicity etc. necessary for the safe and beneficial development of the athletes
• To work with like minded coaching colleagues for the mutual benefit and development of coaches

How does it seek to meet these objectives?

JROS has increased the number of camps they manage from one in 2010 to five from 2022. These comprise Lagganlia for MW14, Deeside for MW15, Czechia for MW16, Stockholm for MW17 and Gothenburg for MW18/19.

‘Getting on camp’ was the most important achievement of the orienteering season when I was a junior. Yes it was nice to do well in events but the summer training camps were what counted.
Why? Quite simple really; it was history, tradition. There were so many stories about previous camps….and the great thing is, it was all true!
The travel, friends, maps, terrain, games, races.

Jon Duncan,
2008, Men’s Relay World Champion
as quoted to The 'O' Foundation (2009)